Court ADR Processes Available:

Chancery

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Protection & Dependency

Civil

Foreclosure

Juvenile

Law

Medical Malpractice/Negligence

Mediation

Small Claims

Arbitration

Mediation

Victim-Offender

Mediation

Funding Sources that Support Court ADR:

Party Fees

Government Grants

Court Filing Fees

Additional Information

Illinois is unique among the states in that it has an independent non-profit organization, Resolution Systems Institute, working with the courts to develop and monitor ADR programs. For more detailed information about court ADR programs in Illinois, see the Illinois Court ADR Sourcebook. In addition to the information listed here, the Sourcebook features a history of court ADR in the state, as well as program descriptions and mediation statistics.

Statutes

Abstract: The Supreme Court is authorized to set rules determining the "practice, procedure and administration" of alternative dispute resolution programs in the appellate courts. The statute also makes inapplicable the Uniform Mediation Act and the Uniform Ar...

Abstract: This act makes all mediation communications confidential, with certain exceptions. It bars mediators from reporting specified information to the court regarding the mediation and requires all mediators to disclose conflicts of interest to the parties...

Abstract: This act amends the Illinois Farm Legal Assistance Act. It authorizes the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation created by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association, to establish and administer the I...

Abstract: This act calls for the establishment of community programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency through panels that informally hear juvenile cases that are referred as station adjustments, probation adjustments...

Abstract: This section of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act addresses when an ADR process to resolve disputes between lawyers and clients regarding fees and costs in matrimonial cases is mandatory. Such a process is mandatory in judicial circuits fo...

Abstract: This act states that according to the declaration or bylaws of a condominium association, disputants engaged in a dispute with no monetary value, or a value of less than $10,000, are required to take the dispute to mediation or arbitration. Illinois ...

Abstract: This section of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act authorizes the court to order mediation for the resolution of visitation issues, except in cases in which there is evidence of domestic violence....

Abstract: This act authorizes the creation of a dispute resolution fund in judicial circuits located in counties with a population of greater than 2,000,000, and offers the terms under which other judicial circuits may establish such a fund. It also defines te...

Abstract: These two sections of the Mandatory Arbitration System (735 ILCS 5/2-1001A et seq.) were amended so that the fees received by the circuit court clerk may be authorized to fund other ADR programs within counties that have mandatory arbitration program...

Abstract: This section authorizes the use of arbitration by three-member panel in civil actions valued up to $50,000 by implementation of Illinois Supreme Court Rules, which should address qualifications, compensation, and appointment of the arbitrators. The s...

Abstract: This section of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act authorizes the court to order mediation to assist the court "in making a determination whether an award of joint custody is appropriate." An exception is made when the health or safety of a...

Abstract: This rule establishes requirements for mediator qualifications in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. According to the rule, mediators must have earned a law, masters or other advanced degree, must have completed a 40-hour training program an...

Abstract: This order establishes administrative procedures for the circuit's mandatory foreclosure mediation program. A new $150 fee will be charged for every foreclosure filing in the circuit. For residential foreclosure cases, plaintiffs will send defendant ...

Abstract: This rule pertains to all dissolution of marriage, post-dissolution, paternity, and order of protection cases. Cases may be referred to mediation by request of the parties or by order of the court. Proceedings are to be confidential and mediators are...

Abstract: This rule sets the guidelines and procedures for the court's mandatory mediation program for child custody and visitation disputes. Unless the case involves indigent parties, the court will refer it to private mediation. Parties may choose, or the co...

19th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. Effective October 2016, Current As of January 18, 2018

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: These are the local rules for the Illinois' 19th Judicial Circuit. Chapter 7 of the local rules outlines alternative dispute resolution and covers the mandatory arbitration rules, the mortgage foreclosure mediation program, and the civil division med...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to refer all family cases involving child allocation of parental responsibility, allocation of parenting time, removal, or other non-economic issues relating to the child or children, to mediation. The rule covers the c...

Abstract: Requires the designated judge to order mediation of "any contested issue of parental responsibility, custody, visitation, guardianship, removal or access to children" unless the case is determined to be ineligible due to concerns about safety or comp...

Abstract: This rule applies to all cases involving child custody, visitation or removal disputes. Mediation is mandatory for all cases, unless the court determines an impediment exists that would affect a party's ability to mediate "safely, competently or in g...

Abstract: This order establishes a mediation process for asbestos personal injury cases filed in Madison County. The "mediator" in this case is the Asbestos Presiding Judge or anyone designated by the Asbestos Presiding Judge. The order discusses attendance, s...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to utilize mediation, summary jury trials, and summary bench trials as alternative methods of dispute resolution. All civil cases, including adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, may be referred to mediation. Summary jur...

Abstract: Article 16 of the Kane County Local Rules outlines the court's rules for Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency. Rule 16.03 outlines the court's Child Protection Mediation Program. The Child Protection Mediation Program focuses on issues relating to the temp...

Abstract: This rule establishes requirements for mortgage foreclosure mediation programs in Illinois. Mortgage foreclosure mediation programs must be governed by local rules that conform with the general requirements for mediation programs set forth in Rule 99...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to provide mediation services for small claims and law magistrate disputes involving pro se litigants. Judges may also refer small claims and law magistrate cases to mediation if they believe it would be appropriate. Me...

Abstract: These rules set procedures for the McLean County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mandatory Mediation Program. All residential foreclosures are subject to mediation. When a residential foreclosure claim is filed, the court clerk sets a date for a pre...

Abstract: The McLean County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mandatory Mediation Program is established by this administrative order. When plaintiffs file a residential foreclosure, a date is set for a pre-mediation conference, which the defendant borrower mus...

Abstract: Any small claims, law minor or law case may be referred to mediation at any point of the court proceedings. Parties may also request mediation. The court will assign mediators from its roster of court-approved civil mediators. To qualify for the rost...

Abstract: This rule authorizes judges to refer any contested civil matter, including law, chancery and probate cases, to mediation. Parties may also file a written stipulation to mediation "any issue between them at any time." Parties may select their own medi...

Abstract: These rules mandate mediation for all residential real estate foreclosure filed in Peoria County. "Residential real estate" is defined by the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act, and generally includes an owner-occupied single-family house or multi-fam...

Abstract: This rule establishes the court's foreclosure mediation program. Mediation is available only for cases involving owner-occupied, residential properties that serve as the homeowner's primary residence. Homeowners are served a mediation request form an...

Abstract: This order establishes administrative procedures for the circuit's mandatory foreclosure mediation program. A new $150 fee will be charged for every foreclosure filing in the circuit. For residential foreclosure cases, plaintiffs will send defendant ...

Abstract: The clerk of the court is required to automatically schedule all residential foreclosure cases filed on or after Aug. 1, 2010, for mandatory pre-mediation conferences. The clerk must also provide a form notifying defendant borrowers about the foreclo...

Abstract: The clerk of the court is required to automatically schedule all residential foreclosure cases filed on or after Aug. 1, 2010, for mandatory pre-mediation conferences. The clerk must also provide a form notifying defendant borrowers about the foreclo...

Abstract: This order revises the mortgage foreclosure summons to include a notice about the the court's foreclosure mediation program, and instructs the plaintiff's counsel to serve the summons to the defendant. The order also includes a brief history of the d...

Abstract: This order revises the mortgage foreclosure summons to include a notice about the the court's foreclosure mediation program, and instructs the plaintiff's counsel to serve the summons to the defendant. The order also includes a brief history of the d...

Abstract: This rule mandates that judges conduct a settlement conference in all contested pre-judgment dissolution of marriage cases. It requires the settlement conference to occur at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing on remaining issues and state...

Abstract: These are the local court rules for the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit. These rules outline the procedures for various programs in the court including the court's civil mediation program as well as the judicial and non-judicial mediation of family dis...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to refer all family cases involving child custody, visitation and removal, as well as other non-economic disputes, to mediation. A 2008 amendment to the rule authorizes the court to also refer never-married parents invo...

Abstract: Under this rule, all pro se litigants in small claims cases and civil cases up to $10,000 filed in McLean County are given the option of participating in mediation. Mediations take place on the day of trial. The rule sets procedures for conducting me...

Abstract: This section outlines the rules and procedures for Madison County's Civil Division Mediation program. Mediation is voluntary for any civil case valued in excess of eligibility for court-annexed mandatory arbitration. The section addresses the mediati...

Abstract: These rules describe the mandatory mediation program for medical malpractice cases filed with the court. The rules address mediator qualifications, appointment and compensation, as well as requirements for the conduct of hearings.
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Abstract: This rule mandates mediation for all child custody and visitation disputes, except in cases where the presiding judge determines one or both parties would be unable to fully participate in the process. The rule discusses the qualifications and duties...

Abstract: The rule limits court-referred mediation to issues of child custody, visitation, removal, or other non-economic issues relating to the child or children, and excludes any cases in which an impairment of one of the parties is found to exist. It outlin...

Abstract: This rule mandates mediation for all child custody and visitation disputes, except in cases where the presiding judge determines one or both parties would be unable to fully participate in the process. The rule discusses the qualifications and duties...

Abstract: The rule outlines the subject matter of mediation, the procedures to follow during the initial stages of mediation, mediator qualifications, and conduct of the mediation conferences. The rule also provides for confidentiality of communications made i...

Abstract: Under this rule, any contested civil matter with a value greater than eligibility for the Mandatory Arbitration Program may be referred to mediation. Such referral may be by order of the court or stipulation of the parties. The rule calls for parties...

Abstract: Under these rules, all cases filed in Kankakee County involving child custody, visitation and removal may be referred to mediation if the presiding judge determines that it is appropriate. Parties may also choose to mediate other relevant issues, inc...

Abstract: Under this rule, all cases valued between $10,000 and $50,000 are transferred to mandatory arbitration at filing. Other cases so valued but not transferred by the clerk may be referred to the program by the court at a status conference or pre-trial h...

Abstract: Under these rules, the designated judge must order mediation of "any contested issue of parental responsibility, custody, visitation, guardianship, removal or access to children" unless the case is determined to be ineligible due to concerns about sa...

Abstract: Under these rules, pro se litigants in small claims court will be given the option on their return date to immediately mediate their case. The mediations are to be conducted by volunteer lawyers who have received basic mediation skills training. The ...

Abstract: These rules outline guidelines for the court's mandatory arbitration program. They include procedures for qualifying, appointing and compensating arbitrators, scheduling hearings and filing awards with the court.
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Abstract: Mediation is mandatory for all child custody, visitation and removal disputes under this rule. The mediation requirement may be waived if the court determines that an impediment exists that would affect one or both party's ability to participate in m...

Abstract: This rule orders court-referred mediation for issues of child custody, visitation and removal except where an impairment exists. It outlines the referral and mediation process as well as the qualifications and duties of mediators. The rule addresses ...

Abstract: Under these rules, the designated judge must order mediation of "any contested issue of parental responsibility, custody, visitation, guardianship, removal or access to children" unless the case is determined to be ineligible due to concerns about sa...

Abstract: Under these rules, all cases filed in Kankakee County involving child custody, visitation and removal may be referred to mediation if the presiding judge determines that it is appropriate. Parties may also choose to mediate other relevant issues, inc...

Abstract: Mediation is mandatory for all child custody, visitation and removal disputes under this rule. The mediation requirement may be waived if the court determines that an impediment exists that would affect one or both party's ability to participate in m...

Abstract: Under this rule, any contested civil matter with a value greater than eligibility for the Mandatory Arbitration Program may be referred to mediation. Such referral may be by order of the court or stipulation of the parties. The rule calls for parties...

Abstract: Under these rules, pro se litigants in small claims court will be given the option on their return date to immediately mediate their case. The mediations are to be conducted by volunteer lawyers who have received basic mediation skills training. The ...

Abstract: Under this rule, all cases valued between $10,000 and $50,000 are transferred to mandatory arbitration at filing. Other cases so valued but not transferred by the clerk may be referred to the program by the court at a status conference or pre-trial h...

Abstract: Makes mediation for all cases involving disputed child custody, parenting plan, child visitation, and removal the policy of the court. Parties may choose to mediate child-related expenses and child support as well. Mediators are approved by the court...

Abstract: This rule applies to all cases involving child custody, visitation or removal disputes. Mediation is mandatory for all cases, unless the court determines an impediment exists that would affect a party's ability to mediate "safely, competently or in g...

Abstract: Under this rule, any contested matter filed in the Chancery Division may be referred to mediation by order of the court, by motion, or by stipulation. Mediators are selected and paid by the parties unless an appropriate case is referred to the Center...

Abstract: Under this rule, any contested matter filed in the Chancery Division may be referred to mediation by order of the court, by motion, or by stipulation. Mediators are selected and paid by the parties unless an appropriate case is referred to the Center...

Abstract: This rule describes the court's mandatory mediation program for child custody and visitation disputes. The rule addresses mediation qualifications, appointment and compensation, as well as guidelines for the scheduling and conduct of mediation sessio...

Abstract: This rule describes Vermilion County court's mandatory mediation program for child custody and visitation disputes. The rule addresses mediation qualifications, appointment and compensation, as well as guidelines for the scheduling and conduct of med...

Abstract: Under this rule, the parties to contested issues of parental responsibility, custody, visitation, removal or access in which an impediment does not exist may not proceed to a hearing on those issues until mediation has concluded, or with leave of the...

Abstract: Under this rule, the parties to contested issues of parental responsibility, custody, visitation, removal or access in which an impediment does not exist may not proceed to a hearing on those issues until mediation has concluded, or with leave of the...

Abstract: For contested child custody and visitation cases, this order requires the court to refer the parties to a Case Management Conference (CMC). At the CMC, cases are screened for impediments to mediation. Should mediation go forward, mediators are select...

Abstract: For contested child custody and visitation cases, this rule requires the court to refer the parties to a Case Management Conference (CMC). At the CMC, cases are screened for impediments to mediation. Should mediation go forward, mediators are selecte...

Abstract: For child custody and visitation disputes that are not part of dissolution or paternity cases, this rule requires the court to refer parties to mediation. The court may waive this requirement if the presiding judge determines an impediment to mediati...

Abstract: This rule mandates that each judicial circuit establish a mediation program for all cases involving child custody and visitation issues. Additionally, the rule outlines what the local court rules for these programs should address....

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 19th Circuit. It explains the purpose of the mediation process, the actions eligible for court-annexed mediation, scheduling of the mediation and mediation rules and pr...

Abstract: This rule authorizes referral to mediation of small claims cases involving pro se litigants. All such litigants shall be offered the opportunity to participate in mediation at the first return date; however, mediation can take place at any time in th...

Abstract: This rule authorizes referral to mediation of small claims cases involving pro se litigants. All such litigants shall be offered the opportunity to participate in mediation at the first return date; however, mediation can take place at any time in th...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the use of mediation for family cases involving contested issues of financial support, distribution of financial obligations, and debt or distribution of property. Referral to mediation may be at the request of either party, or b...

Abstract: This rule outlines the procedures for judicial and non-judicial mediation of family disputes. The rule applies to all contested custody, visitation, and removal cases. Judicial mediation is conducted by a sitting judge who will not ultimately hear th...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the appellate courts to establish mediation programs. Courts electing to establish mediation program are directed to adopt rules for the conduct of mediation proceedings and to submit them to the Supreme Court. The rule specifies...

Abstract: This Administrative Order outlines the rules and procedures for the Major Civil Case Mediation Program in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. It addresses the eligible actions as well as exclusions from the program, appointment of the mediator, co...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the referral of property and financial disputes to mediation. Referred cases may not proceed to a judicial hearing on contested issues without leave of court or until the mediation process has been concluded and its outcome has b...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the referral of property and financial disputes to mediation. Referred cases may not proceed to a judicial hearing on contested issues without leave of court or until the mediation process has been concluded and its outcome has b...

Abstract: This rule pertains to all dissolution of marriage, post-dissolution, paternity, and order of protection cases. Cases may be referred to mediation by request of the parties or by order of the court. Proceedings are to be confidential and mediators are...

Abstract: This order outlines the procedures for the mediation and binding arbitration of fee disputes in the Domestic Relations Division. According to this order, fee dispute cases must go through either binding arbitration or mediation prior to being heard b...

Abstract: This order outlines the procedures for the mediation and binding arbitration of fee disputes in the Domestic Relations Division. According to this order, fee dispute cases must go through either binding arbitration or mediation prior to being heard b...

Abstract: These rules authorize the use of mediation for all civil cases except those involving pro se litigants, mortgage foreclosures, social security, prisoner civil rights, and bankruptcy appeals. Under these rules, a case may enter mediation on stipulatio...

Abstract: Under these rules, mediation is voluntary for any civil case valued in excess of eligibility for Court-Annexed Mandatory Arbitration. The rules outline the mediation process from referral to termination, mediator compensation, mediator immunity, comm...

Abstract: Under these rules, mediation is voluntary for any civil case valued in excess of eligibility for Court-Annexed Mandatory Arbitration. The rules outline the mediation process from referral to termination, mediator compensation, mediator immunity, comm...

Abstract: This rule mandates mediation for all custody, visitation, and other non-economic child-related issues. The rule discusses the qualifications of mediators, establishes referral procedures, and delineates the extent of confidentiality granted to the me...

Abstract: This rule mandates mediation for all custody, visitation, and other non-economic child-related issues. The rule discusses the qualifications of mediators, establishes referral procedures, and delineates the extent of confidentiality granted to the me...

Abstract: The rule authorizes the referral of all issues of child custody, visitation, and removal to mediation except when one of the parties is unable to participate competently. It outlines the qualifications and duties of mediators, including advising the ...

Abstract: The rule authorizes the referral of all issues of child custody, visitation and removal to mediation except when one of the parties is unable to participate competently. It outlines the qualifications and duties of mediators, including advising the p...

Abstract: These are the local rules for Illinois' 4th Judicial Circuit. Rule 11 outlines the Circuit's foreclosure mediation and Rule 12 outlines civil mediation. These rules also outline the duties of the mediator, require the court to establish a list of med...

Abstract: This rule authorizes judicial circuits to undertake mediation programs. Circuits electing to establish mediation program are directed to adopt rules for the conduct of mediation proceedings and to submit them to the Supreme Court. The Rule specifies ...

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Nov. 30, 2000; amended April 20, 2007

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule and the procedures adopted pursuant to it, all cases filed under the Federal Trademark Act of 1946 are assigned to mediation, from which the parties may opt out. No matter whether they opt out or not, the attorneys must certify that t...

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. June, 2000; current as of May 2013

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to utilize mediation, summary jury trials, and summary bench trials as alternative methods of dispute resolution. All civil cases, including adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, may be referred to mediation. Summary jur...

Abstract: This rule discusses the actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, conduct of the hearings, default of a party, awards and judgments. It also describes the admin...

Abstract: This rule discusses the actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, conduct of the hearings, default of a party, awards and judgments. It also describes the admin...

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. March 1, 1999; amended December 1, 2009

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is encouraged by the court through 'early neutral evaluations in the form of settlement conferences in all civil cases,' with some exceptions. The court may also 'set a civil case for s...

Abstract: The court may order or parties may request mediation in domestic relations cases involving contested financial issues. Child support disputes brought by the Champaign County State's Attorney's office are ineligible for mediation. In its order, the co...

Abstract: This Administrative Order outlines the process for the 6th Circuit Court-Annexed Mediation Program. Included are mediation referral, the scheduling of mediations, and mediation rules and procedures (pg. 32).
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Abstract: Small claims cases in which any party appears pro se at the initial return date are eligible for mediation. Volunteer mediators will be available at the small claims call to mediate cases immediately upon referral by the judge. The rule describes the...

Abstract: Judges may order or parties may request mediation in civil cases with monetary claims over $50,000. Parties may select their own mediator, or the court may appoint one from a court roster of certified mediators. The rule addresses scheduling and cond...

Abstract: The Kane County Foreclosure Mediation Program is designed to reduce the burden of expenses sustained by lenders, borrowers and taxpayers as a result of residential mortgage foreclosures. An initial notice describing the mediation program along with a...

Abstract: The St. Clair County Foreclosure Mediation Program was designed to alleviate the costs incurred by borrowers, lenders and taxpayers caused by residential mortgage foreclosures. The program consists of pre-mediation and mediation conferences in which ...

Abstract: The 17th Judicial Circuit's Foreclosure Mediation Program consists of both mediation and pre-mediation conferences, which are designed to determine which cases are suitable for mediation. The plaintiff is stayed from proceeding with the entry of judg...

Abstract: The Lake County Residential Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program is designed to alleviate the financial burden on lenders, homeowners, and taxpayers caused by residential mortgage foreclosures and to foster direct communication between ...

Abstract: The Illinois Uniform Arbitration Act provides that a written agreement to submit any existing or future controversy to arbitration is enforceable and irrevocable in this state. The court can stay an arbitration proceeding if a party can show that the...

Abstract: The Illinois Healthcare Arbitration Act applies to all agreements to arbitrate claims arising from the provision of healthcare services. The employees of a hospital or healthcare provider are deemed to be parties to every healthcare arbitration agree...

Abstract: This Act dictates that a nonprofit dispute resolution fund and center must be established in any county with a population of over two million people. Each party initiating the action owes a fee to the court's clerk of $1 which contributes to the disp...

Abstract: Contains the rules and procedures of the Cook County Mechanics Lien Pilot Non-Binding Arbitration Program. Provides for referral, selection and qualification of neutral and hearing procedures....

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District for Illinois. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Rules, Jan. 1, 1970

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: The rules in this section apply to bankruptcy mediation in federal court. This section includes the procedures regarding referrals of cases to mediation, selection of a mediator, scheduling a mediation conference, submission of materials, and conduct...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for civil litigation in the 11th Circuit (McClean and Ford Counties). It details the rules and procedures regarding mediation, including actions eligible for mediations, scheduling of mediations, and me...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to order to mediation any contested civil case valued more than $50,000 and provides parties the opportunity to move to dispense with that order. Should mediation go forward, mediators are selected from a roster, discov...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the court to order to mediation any contested civil case valued more than $50,000 and provides parties the opportunity to move to dispense with that order. Should mediation go forward, mediators are selected from a roster, discov...

Abstract: These rules authorize the referral of all issues of parental responsibility, child custody, visitation, removal, access or other non-economic issue to mediation and excludes cases in which an impediment to mediation is found to exist. Rule 15.15 outl...

Abstract: These rules authorize the referral of all issues of parental responsibility, child custody, visitation, removal, access or other non-economic issue to mediation and excludes cases in which an impediment to mediation is found to exist. Rule 15.15 outl...

Abstract: This rule mandates the use of arbitration to resolve disputes regarding fees in domestic relations cases pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/508(c) as long as neither the counsel nor the client opts out. It outlines the powers and duties of the Presiding Judge of...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). It outlines actions eligible for court-annexed mediations, scheduling mediations, mediation rules and procedures, which inc...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). It outlines actions eligible for court-annexed mediations, scheduling mediations, mediation rules and procedures, which inc...

Abstract: Under this rule, all cases filed under the Federal Trademark Act of 1946 are assigned to mediation, from which the parties may opt out. No matter whether they opt out or not, the attorneys must certify that they have discussed the option of mediation...

Abstract: Under this rule, mediation is voluntary for civil cases valued in excess of eligibility for court-annexed mandatory arbitration. The rule outlines the mediation process from referral to termination, confidentiality of communications, and mediator qua...

18th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, May 1, 1996; amended October 1, 2007

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, mediation is voluntary for civil cases valued in excess of eligibility for Court-Annexed Mandatory Arbitration. The rule outlines the mediation process from referral to termination, confidentiality of communications, and mediator qua...

Abstract: This rule applies to court-annexed arbitration in McLean and Ford Counties. It includes actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, administration of the hearings...

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Circuit, March 26, 1996; amended February 27, 2007

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule applies to court-annexed arbitration in McLean and Ford Counties. It includes actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, administration of the hearings...

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. U.S. District Court Rules, March 1, 1996; amended Jan. 1, 2010

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule identifies the role of settlement conferences in pretrial procedures. The rule addresses the authority of the presiding judge to require that parties submit to settlement conferences, who should be present at settlement conferences, and who...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 11th Circuit (McLean and Ford Counties). It details the rules and procedures regarding mediation, including actions eligible for mediations, exclusions from mediation, ...

Abstract: This rule discusses the actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, conduct of the hearings, default of a party, awards and judgments. Also, it describes the admi...

Abstract: This rule discusses the actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, conduct of the hearings, default of a party, awards and judgments. Also, it describes the admi...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration for major civil litigation in the 16th Circuit (Kane County). It details the rules and procedures regarding arbitration, including actions eligible for arbitration, scheduling of arbitration hearings,...

Abstract: This rule provides that the advisability of alternative dispute resolution be considered at the initial case management conference. This conference is to be held no later than 35 days after the parties are at issue and no more than 182 days following...

Circuit Court of the 16th Circuit of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, January 3, 1995; amended May 5, 2008

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration for major civil litigation in the 16th Circuit (Kane County). It details the rules and procedures regarding arbitration, including actions eligible for arbitration, scheduling of arbitration hearings,...

Abstract: "At the conference the court may, among other things, examine its jurisdiction, simplify and define issues, consolidate cases, establish the briefing schedule, set limitations on the length of briefs, and explore the possibility of settlement."...

Abstract: This rule applies to St. Clair County. It mandates arbitration for cases valued between $15,000 and $50,000. Included in the rule are qualifications to be an arbitrator for the program, as well as procedures for scheduling and conducting the hearings...

20th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit, May 11, 1993; current as of April 15, 2012

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule applies to St. Clair County. It mandates arbitration for cases valued between $15,000 and $50,000. Included in the rule are qualifications to be an arbitrator for the program, as well as procedures for scheduling and conducting the hearings...

Abstract: This amended rule applies to any contested civil matter pending in the Cook County Law Division. Under the rule, cases may be referred to the mediation by the court or by motion of the parties. Discovery is to continue throughout the mediation proces...

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County, March 18, 1993; amended March 25, 2004

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule applies to any contested civil matter pending in the Cook County Law Division. Under the rule, cases may be referred to the mediation by the court or by motion of the parties. Discovery is to continue throughout the mediation process. Media...

Abstract: This rule authorizes referral to mediation of active abuse, neglect or dependency cases. All contested custody and visitation issues must be mediated, and any matters that can impede determination of custody or visitation are deemed appropriate for m...

Abstract: This rule authorizes referral to mediation of active abuse, neglect or dependency cases. All contested custody and visitation issues must be mediated, and any matters that can impede determination of custody or visitation are deemed appropriate for m...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the 19th Circuit (Lake County). The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must exceed $10,000 but not exceed $50,000. It ...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the 19th Circuit (Lake County). The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must exceed $10,000 but not exceed $50,000. It ...

Abstract: This section outlines procedures for conducting mediation sessions for child custody, visitation or financial disputes. The section also includes requirements for mediator qualification, as well as the stipulation that it is the mediator's duty to pr...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the use of mediation for family cases involving contested issues of child custody or visitation. Referral to mediation may be at the request of either party, or by the court's own motion. Mediation is conducted in accordance with...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the use of mediation for family cases involving contested issues of child custody or visitation. Referral to mediation may be at the request of either party, or by the court's own motion. Mediation is conducted in accordance with...

Abstract: This rule authorizes the use of mediation for all civil cases with an amount in controversy exceeding $50000. Referral to mediation may be at the request of either party, or by the court's own motion. The rule provides scheduling information as well ...

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. March 7, 1990; current as of 2010

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This section outlines procedures for conducting mediation sessions for child custody, visitation or financial disputes. The section also includes requirements for mediator qualification, as well as the stipulation that it is the mediator's duty to pr...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in Cook County. The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must not exceed $30,000. The rule outlines the qualifications to b...

Circuit Court of Cook County. Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County, January 16, 1990; amended February 24, 2003

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the Cook County. The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must not exceed $30,000. The rule outlines the qualifications ...

Cook County, Illinois, Circuit Court. General Orders of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mar. 9, 1989

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This order is pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Center Act. It outlines the procedures within Cook County for the collection and distribution of funds to qualifying dispute resolution centers. Also, it describes the criteria ...

Abstract: Under this rule, all eligible cases valued between $10,000 and the monetary limit authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court must be referred to non-binding arbitration. The rule outlines the necessary qualifications to be placed on the roster of appro...

18th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, January 23, 1989; amended January 23, 2006

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, all eligible cases valued between $10,000 and the monetary limit authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court must be referred to non-binding arbitration. The rule outlines the necessary qualifications to be placed on the roster of appro...

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must exceed $5,000 but not exc...

17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, October 1, 1987; amended June 14, 2011

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must exceed $5,000 but not exc...

Abstract: The rules apply to actions subject to mandatory arbitration within judicial circuits in Illinois. They include the procedures for the appointment, qualification and compensation of arbitrators, the scheduling of hearings, discovery, conduct of the he...

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. March 1, 1987; current as of December 1, 2011

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: "At the conference the court may, among other things, examine its jurisdiction, simplify and define issues, consolidate cases, establish the briefing schedule, set limitations on the length of briefs, and explore the possibility of settlement."...

Abstract: The rule orders each case in which child custody or visitation is contested to be directed to mediation and authorizes referral to mediation for matters involving removal. It also addresses confidentiality, outlines the mediation procedure to be foll...

Circuit Court of Cook County. Rules of the Circuit Court of Cook County, October 22, 1986; current as of January 1, 2012

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: The rule orders each case in which child custody or visitation is contested to be directed to mediation and authorizes referral to mediation for matters involving removal. It also addresses confidentiality, outlines the mediation procedure to be foll...

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. June 26, 1985; amended March 9, 1995

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule includes the Standing Order Establishing Pretrial Procedure, Section 5 of which refers to settlement. Section 5 addresses the authority of the court to require settlement discussions, who should be present at such discussions, and who shoul...

Abstract: These are the complete local rules for the 16th Circuit (Kane County). Several sections within these rules outline the court's ADR processes. Article 5 outlines the rules for the court's Mandatory Mediation Process. Article 10 outlines the rules for ...

16 Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, August 12, 1980; amended May 5, 2008

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 16th Circuit (Kane County). It outlines actions eligible for mediations, scheduling of mediations, mediation rules and procedures, which includes information on the con...

Abstract: This rule outlines the procedures regarding referrals of cases to mediation, selection of a mediator, scheduling a mediation conference, submission of materials and conduct during the mediation conference. Post-mediation procedures, such as the media...

Reports

Abstract: This final evaluation of eight foreclosure mediation programs with very different service delivery models follows up the initial evaluation published in 2015. The programs were assessed on participation rate, the percentage of eligible and participat...

Abstract: RSI has been reporting quarterly statistics for the several foreclosure mediation programs funded by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. These reports include case outcomes from each program's launch and a comparison of each program's partic...

Abstract: Through research, evaluation and the administration of foreclosure mediation programs, RSI has identified four program design elements that have helped foreclosure mediation programs meet their common goals of increasing borrower understanding, facil...

Abstract: This evaluation of six foreclosure mediation programs with very different service delivery models provides ample evidence that program design has a significant impact on the functioning of a program. The programs were assessed on participation rate, ...

Abstract: This study surveyed Illinois organizations which deal with youth misconduct to find how many used restorative justice, determine agencies' use of central components of restorative justice, and inventory such practices across the state. 152 individual...

Abstract: In this progress report, the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program details data collected from the first two years of the program and identifies program goals for the coming year. From its inception in June 2010 to April...

Abstract: These statistics detail the mediation outcomes from the Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit Major Civil Mediation Program from March 1, 1993 to December 31, 2011. The statistics detail the number of agreements, partial agreements, and no agreements.
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Abstract: This report reviews the performance of the Cook County, Illinois, Circuit Court Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program during its first year. The program was established in 2010 to address the court's growing foreclosure caseload; over 50,500 foreclo...

Abstract: These statistics detail the number of children's cases referred, the number of children's cases mediated, and the percentage of full and partial agreements for the Cook County Circuit Court Child Protection Medaition Program from January 1, 2010-Dece...

Abstract: This evaluation looked at three areas: program performance, program process, and stakeholder assessment of mediation and understanding of its role and function within the child protection system. The study included data from 164 cases referred to med...

Abstract: These statistics detail the outcomes from the Illinois 16th Judicial Circuit Major Civil Mediation Program from September 12, 1996 to December 31, 2009. The statistics identify the number of agreements, partial agreements and no agreements.
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Abstract: These statistics detail outcomes from Illinois' 14th Judicial Circuit Major Civil Mediation Program from June 1, 2002 to December 31, 2009. The statistcs detail the number of agreements, partial agreements, and no agreements.
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Abstract: These statistics detail the mediation outcomes from the Cook County Circuit Court Law Division Mediation Program from April 1, 2004 to December 31, 2009. The statistics provide information on the number of cases referred and mediations held as well ...

Abstract: These statistics detail the number of cases referred to mediation, the percentage of cases that reached agreement, partial agreement, and no agreement for the 11th Judicial Circuit Family Mediation Program from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009.
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Abstract: There statistics detail the number and type of agreements for the 11th Judicial Circuit (McLean County) Mediation Program for Financial Issues in Divoce Cases between January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009.
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Abstract: Official court statistics were showing a sharp decline in the use of mediation for large civil cases in the 17th Judicial Circuit. Believing more mediation was occurring than was being reported, the court requested a study to find out.
Over the cour...

Abstract: To date, most research has looked at disputants' preferences for a dispute resolution process after they have participated in it. A recent study of litigants in civil cases filed in Cook County, Illinois, examined their preferences before they entere...

Abstract: This study examines how increasing access to mediation for poor and low-income litigants in Illinois would meet this under-served population's legal needs. The authors provide a review of the Illinois statutes and court rules currently governing cour...

Abstract: This study examines the outcomes of the first 15 months of the Second Judicial Circuit's judicial mediation program for custody and visitation disputes. Included in the report are the issues mediated, the resolution rate, time spent in mediation, the...

Abstract: This report evaluates the civil case mediation program of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Western Division) during 2003, its first year of operation. The author analyzed the program based on referral and settlement rate...

Abstract: The Illinois Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998 called for a number of reforms to the juvenile justice system based on its guiding philosophy of Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ). This evaluation was undertaken to examine the effect of the Act...

Abstract: In this second part of an evaluation of the impact of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998, three case studies are presented in-depth: implementation of a Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) program, an extended jurisdiction juvenile (EJJ) pro...

Abstract: This report describes the results of a study of the first three years of the Lanham Act Mediation Program in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The study explored how many Lanham Act mediation cases were being conducted in...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of court-connected mediation programs in specific Northern Illinois circuit courts. This was done by looking at settlement rates by mediator, case type and jurisdiction. Additionally, the s...

Abstract: This is the final report of Illinois Equal Justice Project, which tries to protect the integrity and accessibility of legal system for all Illinois residents, to educate people about the 'self-help' processes within the judicial system and to promote...

Abstract: This is an evaluation of the second phase of the Illinois Supreme Court's court-annexed mandatory arbitration program in Cook County for Municipal Department ("M") cases filed in 1993. Questions addressed in the report include: attorney and arbitrat...

Abstract: This article explains a study of the Winnebago County pilot mediation program, which utilized a computerized mediation evaluation system to track statistical data. The pilot program, the mediation process and typical mediator styles are explained in...

Abstract: Executive Summary and full evaluation report of the first phase of the Illinois Supreme Court's court-annexed mandatory arbitration program in Cook County that targeted cases in the Law ("L") Division with verdict potential of less than $15,000 from ...

Abstract: The Illinois Supreme Court's Study Committee on Mediation of Child Custody, Support, and Visitation Disputes proposes these rules for family mediation programs in Illinois and provides commentary in an effort to support and promote the use of mediati...

Abstract: The report states, in part: "The DuPage County arbitration program met its initial goal of processing arbitration-eligible cases faster than was possible before arbitration was implemented and of ensuring that litigants and lawyers are as satisfied o...

Abstract: This report evaluates the effectiveness of the Lake County court-annexed arbitration project. The arbitration program began in 1989, modeled after the pilot arbitration program initiated in Winnebago county in 1987. The program was evaluated first by...

Abstract: The purpose of this book is to examine and compare existing court-related ADR programs in the states of Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. The data for the study was conducted by a survey questionnaire that was administered in 1988 and 1989. The survey was...

Abstract: This study surveyed Illinois organizations which deal with youth misconduct to find how many used restorative justice, determine agencies' use of central components of restorative justice, and inventory such practices across the state. 152 individual...

Abstract: This report evaluates the effectiveness of the Winnebago County mandatory court-annexed arbitration pilot project. The evaluation methods used include: collection and analysis of case data for cases that ended before the arbitration program was imple...

Contacts

Abstract: This website provides information for homeowners facing foreclosure in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Illinois (Will County). Mediation is available for eligible homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements. The site provides a brief explanatio...

Abstract: The Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation program was launched in April 2010 to provide housing counseling and mediation services to homeowners facing foreclosure. Cook County serves Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Under the program, homeow...

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Oct. 1, 2006

Resource Type: Program

Abstract: Under this program, the court may appoint volunteer, pro bono attorneys to represent pro se litigants in settlement conferences. The attorneys assist their clients in preparing for settlement conferences, represent their clients at settlement confere...

Abstract: This article explains the development of an assessment system for evaluating the effectiveness of mediation in divorce cases. The assessment system, in the form of a computer database for tracking case information, will focus on three areas: time fra...

Abstract: Calendar 14 of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County authorizes judicial settlement conferences for cases to contest an admission or denial of a will to probate, to contest a trust, to enforce a contract to make a will, to construe...

Abstract: The Center for Dispute Resolution was established in 1996 and offers mediation, arbitration and negotiation certificate courses for attorneys and professionals. The website describes the certificate programs as well as services offered to law student...

Abstract: The NASW Social Work Mediation Network is a membership organization whose aim is to "promote mediation as a beneficial and effective means of resolving conflict." It also supports social work mediators and advocates for the social work skills that w...

Abstract: This website provides information on the arbitration and civil case mediation programs in the 18th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, including local rules, a list of certified mediators and the Arbitration Center's quarterly newsletter.
For more informa...

Abstract: "The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation was created in 1999 pursuant to the Illinois Equal Justice Act. The Foundation distributes funds to not-for-profit legal aid providers to support the type of projects identified in the Act" (Taken from web site)...

Abstract: Alternatives, Inc. is a youth and family agency serving the north side of Chicago. One of the agency's initiatives is a restorative justice program that includes peer juries and peer mediation in Chicago Public Schools, conflict resolution training ...

Abstract: This is a membership organization that provides referral services for mediators. Its primary focus is on domestic relations mediation; however, its members have been trained in other areas as well. ...

Abstract: This is a free program of the John R. Tate Advocacy Center. Case types mediated include family, small claims, neighborhood, consumer/merchant, landlord/tenant, neighbor-to-neighbor and business conflicts. The center also mediates custody and visitati...

Abstract: The Illinois Youth Court Association (IYCA) was established in 2000 and works to promote cooperation and information sharing among youth courts as well as provide assistance to and encourage the development of youth courts in Illinois. The IYCA websi...

Abstract: DRI is an association of mediators in southern Illinois. They provide pro bono mediation services for child custody and small claims disputes in the state's 1st Judicial Circuit Court. Their website provides information on how to become a mediator, h...

Abstract: This site contains information and rules on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals' Settlement Conference Program, as well as contact information for the program administrators and other information. This program, in accordance with Federal Rule of Appella...

Abstract: This court's website provides information on the Major Case Court-Annexed Civil Mediation Program, including rules, forms, and mediator roster. It also includes a list of court-approved mediator training programs....

Abstract: The Child Protection Mediation Program began as a six-month pilot program at the beginning of 2001 under Judge Patricia Martin, Presiding Judge of the Child Protection Division, Circuit Court of Cook County. Its success has led it to become a regular...

Abstract: This program is run by the Chicago Bar Association and the Center for Conflict Resolution in response to a recent Illinois statute that requires an alternative dispute resolution procedure before the court can conduct a final hearing on a Petition fo...

Abstract: This web site describes eight Balanced and Restorative Justice Initiatives in Cook County, Illinois. "The Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department has developed a series of pre- and post-adjudication programs in response to the Balanced and ...